Pinganatha, Piṅganātha, Pinga-natha, Piṅga-nātha: 2 definitions
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Pinganatha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitāPiṅganātha (पिङ्गनाथ):—The central deity of the Mātṛcakra (third of the five cakras) according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā. The central female deity is called Guhyakubjī who is the consort of Piṅganātha.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPiṅganātha (पिङ्गनाथ) is the name of a deity associated with the fire principle (i.e., tejatattva), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “Sādākhya is the Principle of Space. Anantadeva is all-pervasive, and is adorned with a pure mind. Well known as the Fire Principle, he is Piṅganātha by name who generates many kinds of qualities. Śrīkaṇṭha is the Water Principle. Śankara (also called) Balīśa is the lord whose body is nectar. I bow to (these) famous Siddhas who create many kinds of Kulas”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Natha, Pinga.
Full-text: Guhyakubji, Mahocchushma, Karali, Gunakara, Vividhagunakara, Karala, Chushmaka, Candakshi, Kulakara, Vividhaguna, Vividhakula, Vividhakulakara, Amalamati, Amritatanus, Rakta, Balisa.
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